# NTSB Accident CHI90LA165
> **PIPER PA-24-250** · 1990-07-01 · MILLINGTON, MI, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI90LA165
- **Event ID:** 20001212X23632
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1990-07-01
- **Location:** MILLINGTON, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.279109, -83.520744
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 2
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** PIPER
- **Model:** PA-24-250
- **Registration:** N5250P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

INADEQUATE PLANNING-DECISION, FAILURE TO OBTAIN LIFT-OFF AIRSPEED, AND FAILURE TO PERFORM AN ABORTED TAKEOFF. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT ARE THE UPHILL SLOPING RUNWAY, SOFT TURF, HIGH GRASS, AND COMPLACENCY.

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